fannel

Meanings

• noun

  A type of loose-weave fabric, often made of cotton, linen, or wool, with a distinctive nap that gives it a soft, fuzzy texture.

  - "She wore a fannel nightgown to bed."
  - "The baby was wrapped in a soft fannel blanket."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fannel
annel , canal , manor , panor

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Variants

List of all variants of fannel that leads to same result
fennel , fennels , dog fennel , dog fennels , Florence fennel , finocchio

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Etymology

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Originally from the Middle English word 'fanele' or 'fanelle', meaning 'flaxen' or 'linen'. The texture of the fabric comes from the fibers being raised on one side, creating a soft, fuzzy surface.

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Trivia

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1. Fannel was once used as a currency in some parts of Sweden.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'fannel' in English was in the 1400s.

3. Fannel was a popular fabric for making undergarments during the Victorian era, and it was believed that wearing fannel undergarments could help prevent illness.

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Related Concepts

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1. flannel shirt: A shirt made of flannel fabric, often worn as a work shirt or for casual wear.

2. flannelboard: A teaching tool used primarily in early childhood education, consisting of a large piece of flannel fabric mounted on a corkboard. Small pieces of fabric or felt are used to create scenes or stories.

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Culture

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Fannel has been used for centuries due to its soft, warm, and absorbent properties. It is often used for clothing items such as nightgowns, pajamas, and baby clothes, as well as for upholstery and insulation. Fannel was particularly popular in the Victorian era and has since become associated with comfort and coziness.

How to Memorize "fannel"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a soft, fuzzy fabric with a raised texture. Visualize running your fingers over the fabric and feeling its softness.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fannel' with comfort, warmth, and softness. Think of cozy nightgowns and baby blankets.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in 'Fannel' stands for 'Fuzzy'.

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